Microsoft’s New Recall AI Tool May Be a ‘Privacy Nightmare’
Plus: US surveillance reportedly targets pro-Palestinian protesters, the FBI arrests a man for AI-generated CSAM, and stalkerware targets hotel computers. Powered by...
Abu Dhabi Regulator Prohibits Cryptocurrency Mining on Farms, Threatens Fines Up to $2,700
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority in the UAE has issued a new advisory prohibiting the use of farms for cryptocurrency mining. The advisory explicitly states that farms cannot be repurposed for cryptocurrency mining, which authorities consider a “misuse of the farm for purposes other than its intended use. Farmers caught engaging in […] Powered by...
Marathon Digital Inks Renewable Energy Deal With Kenya; Crypto Miner to Invest $80M
Marathon Digital Holdings and the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum recently signed an agreement which sees the crypto mining firm committing to invest $80 million in Kenya’s digital infrastructure. Following the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing, the Kenyan government will establish a steering committee comprised of ministry officials and executives from Marathon. Joint Steering […] Powered by...
Report: Investigation Finds No Fault With Sullivan & Cromwell in FTX Bankruptcy
An investigation into the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, which worked with the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, revealed that the firm was neither involved in the fraud nor aware of the financial troubles that plagued the collapsed trading platform. Sullivan & Cromwell Cleared of Negligence in FTX Collapse Following a recent investigation, former U.S. […] Powered by...
Malaysian Authorities Bust Syndicate Accused of Laundering Fraud Proceeds via Cryptocurrency
Law enforcement officials in Malaysia recently arrested ten individuals linked to a criminal syndicate that allegedly used cryptocurrencies to launder fraudulent proceeds. Assets, including motor vehicles, valued at more than $7.7 million were seized, and bank accounts holding approximately $10.8 million were frozen. Syndicate Accused of Channeling Illegally Acquired Funds into Malaysia Authorities in Malaysia […] Powered by...
